What It Is Everyone needs to find a comfortable pace that enables them to work accurately and yet be able to finish their work in a reasonable period of time. Your pace will of course vary depending on your knowledge of the subject and the task at hand. Howev... View More
For all students during group work Teach It! 1)Objective: Use contribution checklists to help students become self-aware during group work so every student contributes effectively. 2) Teacher Takeaways: Teachers can use the following checklist (next slide... View More
If your student works well with peers and occasionally needs extra help with challenging concepts How to Apply It! 1) Working in a study group can help you learn better and can be more motivating than studying alone, but it's important to choose a group that... View More
Create a Personalized Dictionary 1) Use a notebook to create your own dictionary for unfamiliar words you come across in reading or conversation. A stack of notecards works well too. 2) Keep your notebook easily accessible and jot down words as you hear or r... View More
If your student's strongest skill is spatial perception and you want them to utilize their design skills for a group assignment USING STRONG SPATIAL PERCEPTION IN GROUP WORK 1) Group projects often require a visual presentation so your strong spatial skills ... View More
If your student has strong complex reasoning skills and you want them to take a leadership role in group work USING STRONG REASONING IN GROUP WORK 1) Try to view group projects as an opportunity to develop key life skills like collaboration and management. C... View More
If your student has difficulty remembering images, pictures, diagrams, or formulas WHAT IT IS You use your visual memory to remember patterns, specific colors, diagrams or graphs. Finding ways to help yourself memorize images, pictures and other visual infor... View More
If your student has difficulty remembering language-based information such as vocabulary, spelling or facts WHAT IT IS You use your verbal memory to remember what you read and what you hear. Finding ways to help you memorize more easily will save you time in... View More